Should I start Ja'Tavion Sanders or T.J. Hockenson this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start T.J. Hockenson

+5.8 projected edge · Standard

Start T.J. Hockenson over Ja'Tavion Sanders for Week 7 Standard: 5.9 projected points versus 0.1.

T.J. Hockenson: 6.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

T.J. Hockenson

TE · MINStats & schedule

5.9FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

vs IND

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Ja'Tavion Sanders

TE · CARStats & schedule

0.1FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

vs TB

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

T.J. Hockenson

Fortified5.9

ESPN5.6

Sleeper5.8

FantasyPros—

T.J. Hockenson faces IND in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.3 fantasy points.

Ja'Tavion Sanders

Fortified0.1

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.1

FantasyPros—

Ja'Tavion Sanders faces TB in Week 7.

T.J. Hockenson projects for 5.9 points in standard scoring, 5.8 more than Ja'Tavion Sanders. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.